All Colorado Mountain Club Events, Trips, and Courses

Mon, Aug 19, 2024 - Fri, Aug 23, 2024

In-State-Outing (ISO) at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado

This year the ISO will be held near the east entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. You'll be housed in a beautiful 17-room cabin with great views of the park and surrounding area. Fabulous accommodations with quick, easy access to countless trails and other activities in and around RMNP.

YMCA of the Rockies at Estes Park, Colorado
Mesa Drive and Reunion Lane
Tue, Aug 20, 2024

Hiking – Mills Lake Trail

Hiking Trip
Mills Lake Trail
Difficulty: Easy A
No Prerequisites
4 participants
Registration closes Aug 18
Denver
David Thomas
Hiking – In-State-Outing (ISO) hike along the Aspen Brook to the Wigwam Teahouse
Tue, Aug 20, 2024

Hiking – In-State-Outing (ISO) hike along the Aspen Brook to the Wigwam Teahouse

Hiking Trip
In-State-Outing (ISO) hike along the Aspen Brook to the Wigwam Teahouse
Difficulty: Easy B
No Prerequisites
13 participants
Registration closes Aug 18
Northern Colorado
Hiking – Blue Lakes Trail (Ridgway) LIT Hike
Tue, Aug 20, 2024

Hiking – Blue Lakes Trail (Ridgway) LIT Hike

Hiking Trip
Blue Lakes Trail (Ridgway) LIT Hike
Difficulty: moderate to difficult
No Prerequisites
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 18
Western Slope
Brenda Leach
Tue, Aug 20, 2024

Ascending Hikes – Mount Shavano and Tabeguache Peak

Hiking Trip
A long, difficult hike up two 14ers. Climb Shavano, then down to a saddle between
Difficulty: Difficult D
No Prerequisites
4 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 18
Ascending Hikes Section
Abbie Gentry
DEN CPR/AED Denver Group Course ( DEN ) - (8/20/24)
Tue, Aug 20, 2024

CPR/AED for Outdoor Enthusiasts

No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration closes Aug 18
Denver
Jeff Flax
RMNP - Bierstadt Lake
Wed, Aug 21, 2024

Hiking – RMNP - Bierstadt Lake via Bear Lake Trailhead

Hiking Trip
Bierstadt Lake Via Bear Lake Trail
Difficulty: Easy A
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Aug 19
Denver
David Thomas
4-Day: Wheeler Geologic Area via Halfmoon Pass from South Fork Saguache TH
Wed–Sun, Aug 21–25, 2024

BPX Trip – 4-Day: Wheeler Geologic Area via Halfmoon Pass from South Fork Saguache TH

Backpacking Trip
Enjoy a wonderful backpack trip along with great photo opportunities.
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 18
Backpacking Section
Sharon Dawson
Wed, Aug 21, 2024

Hiking – Off-Trail Series - Puma Hunt hike south of the Tarryall Reservoir

Hiking Trip
Off-Trail Series - Puma Hunt hike south of the Tarryall Reservoir
Difficulty: Chalenging
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Aug 15
Bobcats Section
Rich McAdams
Wed, Aug 21, 2024

New & Prospective Member Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure! Parking is on North Side of Bldg. PLEASE NOTE! As an attendee, PARKING IS FREE.

American Mountaineering Center
710 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401
Woods Mountain
Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Hiking – Woods Mountain via Ruby Gulch

Hiking Trip
Hike up Ruby Gulch, then follow switchbacks up to 12400' on east end of the
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
8 participants on standby
Registration closes Aug 20
Denver
Norm Arlt
Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Hiking – Easy hike 3 miles round trip with 673 ft elevation gain. We pass Bear Lake, Nymph and Dream Lakes on the way to Emerald Lake. Good photo opportunities for Longs Peak.

Hiking Trip
Easy hike 3 miles round trip with 673 ft elevation gain. We pass Bear Lake,
Difficulty: Easy A
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration closes Aug 21
Denver
David Thomas
Hiking – In-State-Outing (ISO) Wind River loop from the East Portal via Glacier Creek and Sprague Lake
Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Hiking – In-State-Outing (ISO) Wind River loop from the East Portal via Glacier Creek and Sprague Lake

Hiking Trip
In-State-Outing (ISO) Wind River loop from the East Portal via Glacier Creek and Sprague Lake
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration closes Aug 20
Northern Colorado
Scramble – Fools Peak (12,953 feet) North Ridge, class 3/4
Fri, Aug 23, 2024

Scramble – Fools Peak (12,953 feet) North Ridge, class 3/4

Scrambling Trip
Fools Peak (12,953 feet) North Ridge, class 3/4
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants on standby
Registration opens Aug 9
Denver
Jose Pacheco
Fri, Aug 23, 2024

Bike – RMOTHG Terrapin ride along the Clear Creek Trail from Twin Lakes Park west to Anderson Park and back.

Biking Trip
RMOTHG Terrapin ride along the Clear Creek Trail from Twin Lakes Park west to Anderson
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate, Easy to Moderate
No Prerequisites
14 participants
Registration closes Aug 23
Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
Dennis Baumfalk
Field Day
Fri, Aug 23, 2024

Field Day – Betasso Preserve

Wilderness Medicine Field trip: Wilderness First Responder
Field component for Wilderness First Responder
No Prerequisites
22 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Aug 15
CMC State
Graham Ottley
Fri, Aug 23, 2024

Hiking – Ouzel Falls

Hiking Trip
Ouzel Falls
Difficulty: Easy A
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration closes Aug 22
Denver
David Thomas
Hiking – In-State-Outing (ISO) Hike to the Irvin Homestead from Moose Meadows in Hermit Park Open Space
Fri, Aug 23, 2024

Hiking – In-State-Outing (ISO) Hike to the Irvin Homestead from Moose Meadows in Hermit Park Open Space

Hiking Trip
In-State-Outing (ISO) Hike to the Irvin Homestead from Moose Meadows in Hermit Park Open Space
No Prerequisites
13 participants
Registration closes Aug 21
Northern Colorado
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 1
Sat, Aug 24, 2024

Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 1 – Shelf Road

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
We will discuss, demo and practice the skills needed for leading sport climbs at the
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Aug 22
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
BPX Trip – Lake Ann
Sat–Sun, Aug 24–25, 2024

BPX Trip – Lake Ann

Backpacking Trip
Backpack to a gorgeous lake, with a short dayhike to a saddle on the continental
Difficulty: Mod C
Prerequisites
7 participants on standby 1 leader
Registration closes Aug 23
Backpacking Section
Kristen Paris
Wilderness First Aid - CMC State - August 24-25, 2024
Sat, Aug 24, 2024 - Sun, Aug 25, 2024

Wilderness First Aid

No Prerequisites
22 participants
CMC State
Graham Ottley
ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing - 2024
Sat, Aug 24, 2024 - Sun, Aug 25, 2024

ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing

Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Aug 22
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Sat, Aug 24, 2024

Hiking – West Lime Creek Doggie Hike (Molas Pass area)

Hiking Trip
West Lime Creek Doggie Hike (Molas Pass area)
Difficulty: Easy B
No Prerequisites
10 participants
Registration closes Aug 22
Western Slope
Bud Tasch
TCS Intermediate Rock Climbing w Basic Anchors - 2024
Sat, Aug 24, 2024 - Sun, Aug 25, 2024

TCS Intermediate Rock Climbing w Basic Anchors

Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Aug 17
Denver
Gordon Eaton IV
Field Day
Sat, Aug 24, 2024

Field Day – Betasso Preserve

Wilderness Medicine Field trip: Wilderness First Responder
Field component for Wilderness First Responder
No Prerequisites
22 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Aug 15
CMC State
Graham Ottley
Sat, Aug 24, 2024

Trail Run – FULL Boulder Skyline Eldo, South Boulder, Bear, Green, Flagstaff, Anemone, Sanitas

Trail Running Trip
FULL Boulder Skyline Eldo, South Boulder, Bear, Green, Flagstaff, Anemone, Sanitas
Difficulty: Hard
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
14 participants
Registration closes Aug 22
Boulder
Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 2
Sun, Aug 25, 2024

Sport Lead Climbing Field Day 2 – Shelf Road

Climbing Field trip: ARC Pro Sport Lead Climbing
We will continue to practice leading on sport routes and learn some more advanced sport
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Aug 22
Pikes Peak
Scott Kime
Apex Park
Sun, Aug 25, 2024

New & Prospective Member Hike – Apex Trailhead - Apex and Enchanted Forest Trail Loop

Hiking Trip
New and Prospective member orientation hike. Instruction will include 10 essentials, Leave no trace principles,
No Prerequisites
9 participants
Registration opens Aug 11
Michael McMahon
Classroom
Sun, Aug 25, 2024

Classroom – American Mountaineering Center

Wilderness Medicine Lecture: Wilderness First Responder
Lecture component
No Prerequisites
22 participants 3 instructors
Registration closes Aug 15
CMC State
Graham Ottley
Mountaineering – Mount Sneffels
Sun, Aug 25, 2024

Mountaineering – Mount Sneffels

Mountaineering Trip
Mount Sneffels Southwest Ridge Class 3 scramble
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants
Canceled
Denver
Jose Pacheco